# Westfield Playgroup

Westfield Playgroup is a sessional pre-school at Church Hall, Vicarage Lane, Westfield, Hastings, TN35 4SD, in Westfield, East Sussex. It is registered for 24 children. Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection in May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025. It has a Google rating of 5.0 from 6 reviews (November 2026). It is run by Westfield Playgroup And Parent & Toddler Group Committee.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-playgroup-109538  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: Church Hall, Vicarage Lane, Westfield, Hastings, TN35 4SD
- Registered places: 24
- Phone: 07341 791519
- Website: https://www.westfieldplaygroup.co.uk/
- Run by: [Westfield Playgroup And Parent & Toddler Group Committee](https://toddly.co.uk/groups/westfield-playgroup-and-parent-and-toddler-group-committee)
- Ofsted URN: 109538

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Good
- Behaviour and attitudes: Good
- Personal development: Good
- Leadership and management: Good

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109538

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since October 1996 (Reference 109538). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109538)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2023). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109538)
- Registered places: 24 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109538)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 6 September 2018). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/766056)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Church Hall, Vicarage Lane, Westfield, Hastings, TN35 4SD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=50.908304,0.570621

- 3 bus stops within 400 m
- Playground: Playground, 0.1 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In East Sussex there are about 3.2 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (as of 5 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield School | Primary | 4–11 | Good (September 2023) |  | 0.4 miles |
| Claremont School |  | 1–19 |  | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | Outstanding (October 2023) |  | 1.8 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Westfield Playgroup](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/westfield-playgroup-2830783) |  |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [Claremont Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/claremont-nursery-ey286277) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Countryways Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/countryways-nursery-ey399786) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [First Steps Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/first-steps-nursery-508988) | Good |  |  | 1.6 miles |
| [Artemis Hollington](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/artemis-hollington-ey480202) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Clive Vale Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/clive-vale-nursery-school-2601012) | Report card Feb 2026 |  |  | 2.5 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Westfield Playgroup's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Westfield Playgroup Good at its inspection on 11 May 2023, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Westfield Playgroup take?

Westfield Playgroup is registered with Ofsted for up to 24 children at any one time.

### Who runs Westfield Playgroup?

Westfield Playgroup is run by Westfield Playgroup And Parent & Toddler Group Committee, which runs 2 nurseries.

### What is the nearest station to Westfield Playgroup?

Doleham is the nearest station we know of, 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Westfield Playgroup?

You can call 07341 791519 and visit www.westfieldplaygroup.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/109538)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 5 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Westfield+Playgroup&query_place_id=ChIJ_____68b30cR-Gk4NJcPSxM)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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